Associations Now
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman). But because hotel phones required guests to dial 9 before calling 911, the calls for help placed by Kari’s daughter never went through,” Pai told Houston’s KHOU earlier this month.
Association Adviser
APRIL 27, 2018
This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Association Adviser: Tell us about your career path toward becoming director of communications for IFMA. IFMA Houston Service Center of Excellence © Aker Imaging.
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Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Fri 9/10 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat. More info/register.
Associations Now
AUGUST 18, 2015
In its second major move on the issue, the Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday that it was fining Smart City—a major networking provider for dozens of U.S. convention centers—over its use of technology that blocked individuals from using wireless hotspots. “We are not gatekeepers to the internet.”
Associations Now
OCTOBER 23, 2015
Advocacy and prison-rights groups applauded a move by the Federal Communications Commission to limit the fees charged to inmates and their families—which can total hundreds of dollars yearly. “It makes me want to cry, I’m so happy,” TIFA Executive Director Jennifer Erschabek told the Houston Chronicle.
Idea Architects
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
As Harvard economist Ed Glaeser notes, "Communications technology and face-to-face interactions are complements like salt and pepper rather than substitutes like butter and margarine.” Labels: conferences , leadership limerick , meetings , technology. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Newer Post.
Beth Kanter
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Another Listen for Good grantee is ECHOS, a nonprofit in Houston TX that provides 1:1 application assistance to low-income individuals so they and their families can access critical medical and social services such as food stamps or Medicaid.
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